The Old Course St Andrews

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The Old Course St Andrews

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Overview

The Old Course is the oldest golf course in the world, with 600+ years of history. Its natural out-and-back links layout features:

  • Length: 6,721 yds (black), 6,352 yds (blue), Par 72

  • Double Greens: 7 shared putting surfaces

  • Famous Holes:

    • 14th – Hell Bunker

    • 17th – Road Hole

    • 18th – Swilcan Bridge

The design evolved from natural terrain and was refined by Daw Anderson and Old Tom Morris. The shared fairways, blind shots, firm fescue turf, and pot bunkers create a strategic, unforgettable experience.

  • Mobility: Walking-only, but buggies permitted for registered disabled golfers

  • Clubhouse Access: Ramps, level access, lockers, showers

  • Practice:

    • Links Academy: 60 bays, Toptracer, short game area

    • Warm-up green beside the Old Pavilion

  • Transport: Free parking and shuttle between clubhouses

  • Sunday Tradition: Course closed to golfers — open for walking

  • Course Rating/Slope: 73.4 / 136 (black), 70.2 / 127 (green)

  • High Season: 14 Apr – 19 Oct

  • Shoulder: 20–31 Oct

  • Low Season: 1 Nov – 31 Mar

  • Popular Times: Summer mornings and weekday ballots

  • Closed Sundays

Summary

  • Holes: 18

  • Par: 72 (men), 76 (women)

  • Tees: Black (6,721 yds), Blue (6,352), Green (6,037)

  • Design: Out-and-back with seven double greens

  • Terrain: Natural dunes, shared fairways, pot bunkers

  • Handicap Limit: Max 36 with valid certificate

Highlights

  • 1st: Shared fairway with 18th, Swilcan Burn in play

  • 6th: Hogan’s Bunker in play

  • 14th: Hell Bunker

  • 17th: Drive over hotel, narrow green

  • 18th: Swilcan Bridge and Old Town finish

Signature Hole

17th – Road Hole
495 yds par-4. Drive over the Old Course Hotel, second shot must avoid the road and infamous bunker. Par here is a triumph.

 

Category Who Full / Restricted
RES St Andrews Residents £386 / £198
NEF/NEF 5 Local Club Members (Fife) £658 / £341
ORD/ORD 5 External Club Members £931 / £482
OLT Non-local golfers £1,249 / £817

  • Restricted excludes Old & Castle Courses

  • Junior Tickets from £30

  • Booking: 7-day advance for ticket holders, 1-day for public

Clubhouses

  • Links Clubhouse (Old, New, Jubilee): Bar & grill, lockers, showers

  • Old Pavilion: Starter’s office, putting green

  • Eden / Castle: Café, lockers

  • Shuttle: Operates high season

Pro Shop & Services

  • St Andrews Links Golf Shop (official merchandise)

  • Caddie service (£55–£70 + tip)

  • Equipment hire: Callaway sets, shoes, trolleys

  • Buggies: Only for disabled golfers

Practice

  • Links Academy: 60 outdoor + 22 indoor bays

  • Toptracer, short game area

  • The Himalayas: Public 18-hole putting course

Dining

  • Tom Morris Bar & Grill: Full service with views

  • Eden Café: Casual player dining

Policies

  • Handicap Limit: 36 (valid proof required)

  • Dress Code: Golf attire on course, smart casual in clubhouse

  • Booking:

    • Pre-pay required

    • Ballot: Enter 48 hours ahead (2–4 players)

    • Walk-up: Singles queue in person

  • No Play on Sundays

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b. Green Fees (2025–26)

Course High Shoulder Low
Old Course £340 £240 £170
New / Jubilee £150 £105 £75
Eden £75 £55 £38
Strathtyrum £55 £40 £28
Castle £180 £125 £90
Balgove (9) £15 – £8

  • Youth discounts available

  • Packages available via official travel partners

  • Golf Monthly: “Atmosphere like no other. Strategy and history in equal measure.”

  • Visitors: “Golf’s spiritual home.” “Expensive, but worth every penny.”

  • Highlights: Road Hole, double greens, Swilcan Bridge

  • Downsides: Strict booking rules, weather can be wild

The Old Course is golf’s original stage. With 600 years of history, double greens, Swilcan Bridge, and the legendary Road Hole, it delivers a world-class test and a once-in-a-lifetime atmosphere. Between its historic design, championship pedigree, and modern amenities, playing here is more than a round — it’s a pilgrimage.

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